Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series

This might not make sense, but...

Don't worry about it. Go ahead.

Sometimes I... wonder if I'm a hopeless fool.

Underhanded, petty... All the things I don't wanna be.

I'm not sure why, but... Sometimes, that's how I see it.

Sometimes, that's the only way I see it.

But in times like those,

I just have to look around at the world.

The life flourishing around me.

Just by seeing these wonders, I become wholly beautiful.

These things are precious to me.

I want to learn about them, as much as I can.

That's probably why I keep traveling.

I know this life won't be easy.

There's sadness and pain on the road ahead.

But I don't think that means I should quit.

Hmm?

I like traveling. It's fun.

Even if people try to kill me.

Even if I have to kill them to stay alive.

That doesn't change my mind about this.

Besides...

Besides?

I can stop anytime I want.

So, I might as well keep going.

That make sense?

Frankly? Not so much.

It doesn't have to.

No?

To be honest...

...maybe I just think I know why I do this.

Maybe I'm just another lost kid.

Maybe I'm travelling, so I can figure all that out.

Hmm...

Well... I'm going to sleep now.

We've got a long way to go tomorrow.

Goodnight, Hermes...

Goodnight, Kino.

So, are we in the next country yet?

Don't worry, we're almost there now.

The last time you said that, we were two days out.

That's what "almost there" meant in that country.

Uh-huh.

Oh?

Hey, it's a horse.

Looks like someone's there.

Let's stop. Say hi.

Hmm?

Hey there.

--Good afternoon. -- Hello.

Are you two from the country up ahead?

No, but I'm on my way there right now.

Hey, so am I! Isn't that a nice coincidence?

Say... how 'bout you carry half my stuff?

--'Fraid I can't do that. -- Same.

Aw, man, and here I thought you were friendly.

I could've said yes and then made off with it.

Hmph.

I'd get there first, with plenty of time to sell it all, too.

Pfft. I guess.

But, hey, forget that.

What've you heard about this country?

I don't know too much about it, but someone told me

that people are very polite there.

What kind of idiot told you that?!

They couldn'ta been further off the mark.

Hmph. I'll tell ya what I know.

In that country, you can kill people.

Wait. What do you mean?

They don't have any laws against murder--it's legal there.

Though, for some reason, it's still a crime to steal.

So is that the reason why you're wanting to go there?

Yeah! I'm startin' a life there.

In the country where I was born,

law and order were stupidly high,

and everyone got along out of fear.

Couldn't even try startin' a damn fight

without getting locked up.

That's why I up and left.

So, what about once you've moved?

Hmm? Who knows?

Maybe I'll try and find work there.

Ooh!

Or maybe I'll find someone I don't like 'n kill 'em.

I can be myself in this place-- that's what matters.

Oh.

Anyway.

That's not all I heard about this place.

They say Regel himself lives there.

--Who's that? -- Don't know him.

You guys must be from deep in the sticks.

Regel is a mass murderer. 'N he's just about world famous.

He headed up a cell of bandits in the big country

south of here. Some folks called him a terrorist.

Regel got caught once.

But naturally, he broke out of his cell

before they could hang him.

That went down a few decades ago.

And nobody's heard about him since.

Which tells me that he must've made off to this country.

I bet he's been living out his days killing freely there.

Surely, he's carved out his own little empire.

A guy like me could learn from him.

Thanks for sharing. We'll be heading out now.

What?! C'mon!

Aw, fine. You're no fun at all, ya know that?

Hey. You really won't help me carry anything?

Nah, it is your stuff after all. I'm sure you can manage it.

Hmph.

Think that's it?

Hmm. Probably.

Might be dangerous if he was right.

Possibly.

Got Cannon ready?

Of course.

And the Woodsman?

Always.

In a good headspace?

For now, at least, yeah.

Well, let's go.

Just a three day stay, is it?

And that motorrad you're on, you're bringing it, too?

Yes, if that's all right.

I should tell you--

Murder isn't prohibited by law in this country.

Killing is legal. Be you a citizen, or just a visitor.

Everyone within our borders is free to kill anyone they please

regardless of circumstance or motive.

Do you understand that?

Yes.

And despite that,

you genuinely still wish to enter?

Very well. Go ahead.

Hmm...

What a strange country.

Hmm? Seems pretty normal to me.

Yeah. It does seem normal.

The streets are clean and full of friendly people.

I hardly see any police.

The stores don't have especially heavy shutters.

They're even nice to travelers here, and the food's good, too.

So what?

By all appearances, this is an orderly society.

Doesn't that seem odd?

Oh, I get it.

You were hoping to see gangs of ruffians strutting around.

Guys knifing each other over women in the bars maybe.

Or like a mean stray dog with a human hand in its mouth.

Yeah, that would've been great.

Too bad.

Come on. I didn't want that.

I just thought it seemed likely is all.

Goodnight, Kino.

All right, Hermes. Do you feel like wakin' up yet?

I'll come and get you once I finish up breakfast.

Sound good? Then we can check out the country.

There's a little extra for ya.

Everyone oughta give travelers a bit on the house.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Anything else I can do for ya?

Think I'm all set.

Pardon, but do you keep that to deter thieves?

No, I've never had a robber in my store.

That there...

...is what I use to kill people.

Does it get used often?

That is the question, isn't it?

You never know when until it's time.

That's why I keep it near.

You won't find this anywhere but here.

Please enjoy.

Kino?

Life certainly is full of challenges.

Well. We'd best be off.

-- How was it? -- Glad we came.

No regrets.

Pardon, but are you a traveler?

I suppose you must be.

Hello there.

We come here after a callisthenic dance group

we're part of that meets twice a week.

If you want to keep yourself going strong at our age,

you have to make exercise just another part

of the routine, you see.

--That makes sense. -- What can I get you?

I'll have the usual, dear.

Yes, I'll take the usual as well.

The tea here is always so good, isn't it?

Traveler.

Can I tempt you to try some of this country's special dessert?

It would be a tale to add to your collection.

And for our part, we'd love to hear stories

from beyond the wall.

I wish I could.

But it's too late--

just finished polishing one off.